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Long and fluffy, thin-grained and sweet-smelling. That’s Basmati rice for you!
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We ran a crossword on LailaFoods social platforms, recently. The ‘ask’ was to find brand Laila’s strapline ‘Love Laila Naturally’. And the results were encouraging to put it mildly. Within no time correct entries started pouring in from our fans and followers. With each correct entry, our faith reaffirmed that we have been able to communicate WHO WE ARE to our fans in the UK.
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A key pantry staple of many cultures around the world – India, China, Japan, Bangladesh, Vietnam to name a few – rice is a powerhouse of energy, nutrition and versatility. Satiating the hunger of almost half of world’s population (in the 2018/2019 crop year, about 486.62 million metric tons of rice was consumed worldwide; source: Statista), rice can be prepared in limitless variations – as a main dish, on the sides, into desserts making it one of the most adaptable foods.
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A plant-based diet might have seemed radical a few years ago but today it’s all ‘in’ — and for good reason. We have heard our planet and our health are in trouble and a plant-centric diet is one way to address both these issues. A multitude of research and reviews in medical journals show that …
Continue reading “Plant-Powered Diet. Where to Start?”
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Remember the magic beans from the Jack and the beanstalk story? Beans that were traded in for a cow and turned out to be magical? Well, bean crops (one of the longest-cultivated plants) have always been an integral part of human existence. Origin Right through the Old and New World, beans have remained an important …
Continue reading “Spilling the Plant Based Beans”
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Most of us probably have heard of grains such as Chia seeds, Quinoa and Flax seeds but very few of us have heard of grains including Teff, Freekeh or even Amaranth. These foods including few others qualify as ancient grains. And they are being re-discovered in today’s ‘scantily’ nourished world as more and more people …
Continue reading “Rediscover the Ancient Grains of Healthy Wisdom!”
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From a journey of being traditional to exotic, from being a side dish to the centrepiece and plain white rice to a flavourful gourmet – rice is one of the most consumed ingredients. Celebrated in different cultures and prepared in various cuisines, rice has travelled across continents to claim a significant place in the world foodscape.
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Healthy eating, mindful eating is a rising trend in the world as more and more consumers are focusing on adopting healthy eating patterns by incorporating in their diet the foods that boost their body strength.
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A distant cousin of genus Oryza (regular rice), wild rice is part of genus Zizania. Simply said, wild rice is not rice, actually. It is the seed of a semi-aquatic grass as opposed to grain, growing in small lakes, slow-moving streams and shallow freshwater marshes, around 2-4 feet deep. Native to North America (specifically the …
Continue reading “Meet Wild Rice, the Powerhouse of Nutrition”
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Isn’t that interesting? Just like flowers come in various shapes, colours and fragrances so does rice!
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If you’re looking for an alternative to your usual type of rice, consider jasmine rice. Native to Thailand, jasmine rice is a long grain rice a bit rounder and starchier, which makes it stickier, than other types of rice. Its popcorn flavor and jasmine aroma pairs well with seafood and dishes made with coconut.
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When good quality jasmine rice is being cooked around you, you will know! The fragrance of this delicate, long-grained rice will start to pervade the air as it starts gently simmering in a hot pan of water!
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Long and fluffy, thin-grained and sweet-smelling. That’s Basmati rice for you!
Read More
We ran a crossword on LailaFoods social platforms, recently. The ‘ask’ was to find brand Laila’s strapline ‘Love Laila Naturally’. And the results were encouraging to put it mildly. Within no time correct entries started pouring in from our fans and followers. With each correct entry, our faith reaffirmed that we have been able to communicate WHO WE ARE to our fans in the UK.
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A key pantry staple of many cultures around the world – India, China, Japan, Bangladesh, Vietnam to name a few – rice is a powerhouse of energy, nutrition and versatility. Satiating the hunger of almost half of world’s population (in the 2018/2019 crop year, about 486.62 million metric tons of rice was consumed worldwide; source: Statista), rice can be prepared in limitless variations – as a main dish, on the sides, into desserts making it one of the most adaptable foods.
Read More
From a journey of being traditional to exotic, from being a side dish to the centrepiece and plain white rice to a flavourful gourmet – rice is one of the most consumed ingredients. Celebrated in different cultures and prepared in various cuisines, rice has travelled across continents to claim a significant place in the world foodscape.
Read More
A distant cousin of genus Oryza (regular rice), wild rice is part of genus Zizania. Simply said, wild rice is not rice, actually. It is the seed of a semi-aquatic grass as opposed to grain, growing in small lakes, slow-moving streams and shallow freshwater marshes, around 2-4 feet deep. Native to North America (specifically the …
Continue reading “Meet Wild Rice, the Powerhouse of Nutrition”
Read More
Isn’t that interesting? Just like flowers come in various shapes, colours and fragrances so does rice!
Read More
When good quality jasmine rice is being cooked around you, you will know! The fragrance of this delicate, long-grained rice will start to pervade the air as it starts gently simmering in a hot pan of water!
Read More
We ran a crossword on LailaFoods social platforms, recently. The ‘ask’ was to find brand Laila’s strapline ‘Love Laila Naturally’. And the results were encouraging to put it mildly. Within no time correct entries started pouring in from our fans and followers. With each correct entry, our faith reaffirmed that we have been able to communicate WHO WE ARE to our fans in the UK.
Read More
Remember the magic beans from the Jack and the beanstalk story? Beans that were traded in for a cow and turned out to be magical? Well, bean crops (one of the longest-cultivated plants) have always been an integral part of human existence. Origin Right through the Old and New World, beans have remained an important …
Continue reading “Spilling the Plant Based Beans”
Read More
Most of us probably have heard of grains such as Chia seeds, Quinoa and Flax seeds but very few of us have heard of grains including Teff, Freekeh or even Amaranth. These foods including few others qualify as ancient grains. And they are being re-discovered in today’s ‘scantily’ nourished world as more and more people …
Continue reading “Rediscover the Ancient Grains of Healthy Wisdom!”
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What are Pulses? Seems like a silly question but there is a minor gap between its popular usage and technically right definition. A good source of plant-based protein, dietary fibre, vitamins and minerals, pulses are a part of legumes family growing in different sizes, colors and shapes. Harvested as dried grains – beans, peas, chickpeas …
Continue reading “The Pulsating Benefits of Lentils & Beans”
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Healthy eating, mindful eating is a rising trend in the world as more and more consumers are focusing on adopting healthy eating patterns by incorporating in their diet the foods that boost their body strength.
Read More
We ran a crossword on LailaFoods social platforms, recently. The ‘ask’ was to find brand Laila’s strapline ‘Love Laila Naturally’. And the results were encouraging to put it mildly. Within no time correct entries started pouring in from our fans and followers. With each correct entry, our faith reaffirmed that we have been able to communicate WHO WE ARE to our fans in the UK.
Read More
A plant-based diet might have seemed radical a few years ago but today it’s all ‘in’ — and for good reason. We have heard our planet and our health are in trouble and a plant-centric diet is one way to address both these issues. A multitude of research and reviews in medical journals show that …
Continue reading “Plant-Powered Diet. Where to Start?”
Read More
If you’re looking for an alternative to your usual type of rice, consider jasmine rice. Native to Thailand, jasmine rice is a long grain rice a bit rounder and starchier, which makes it stickier, than other types of rice. Its popcorn flavor and jasmine aroma pairs well with seafood and dishes made with coconut.
Read More